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Congress Must Approve Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) Issuance

This bill prevents the Federal Reserve and the Treasury Secretary from issuing a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) unless Congress explicitly authorizes it. This ensures the government cannot create a new, official digital dollar without a clear mandate from elected representatives. The legislation maintains that Congress holds the constitutional authority over coining and regulating the value of money.
Key points
The Federal Reserve is prohibited from issuing a digital dollar (CBDC) without prior Congressional approval.
The Treasury Secretary is barred from directing the Federal Reserve to create a CBDC without legislative authorization.
This measure protects the legislative branch's control over the nation's monetary system structure.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3402
Sponsor: Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4]
Process start date: 2023-05-17